"Carolyn and Mark, I often visited with John and Mary Lou while staying with my sister Jeanne. I so enjoyed being with John- he was such a great man, a terrific role model, and his laugh was infectious. I'm thinking of you all at the time of great loss."
In loving memory of
John C Walsh
September 8, 1924 - December 14, 2016
John C. Walsh, on December 14, 2016, thirteen years and eleven months, after the death of his beloved wife, Mary Louise Walsh, John C. Walsh joined her for eternity. John was born in Indianapolis to the late John and Nell Walsh on September 8, 1924. John graduated from Cathedral High school in 1942, then proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Tech. Sgt. from 1943-1945 and later graduating from Notre Dame in 1949. John married his late wife, Marilou (Dreiss) Walsh in 1949 and together they had 3 children. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by family and friends.
John was employed by P.R. Mallory & Co., serving in various accounting and financial positions before becoming treasurer and retiring after 30 years with the company.
John was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Indianapolis Athletic Club for 25 years, former member of Hillcrest Country Club, past president and member of the Indianapolis Financial Executive International, and a retired member from the Indianapolis Rotary Club. John also served on the finance advisory committee of the Indiana Historical Society as well as being a former member. He was listed in the Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Finance and Indiana.
John established a scholarship fund for students requiring financial aid at the University of Notre Dame. You are invited to visit the website, www.leppertmortuary.com where you can make memorial contributions to his foundation, Marilou & John Walsh Family Scholarship.
John is survived by his children, Michael (Christine) Walsh, Carolyn (Mark) O'Hara, and Anne (Richard) Wenzel; grandchildren, Marian (Peter Gundy) Walsh, John M. Walsh, Kevin O'Hara, Kathleen O'Hara, Kelly (Aaron) Martin, Brian O'Hara, Mimmy Wenzel, Margot Wenzel, Richie Wenzel, Bennett Wenzel; Great Grandchild, Samuel John Walsh Gundy; sister, Barbara (Dr. Ed) Bakos.
Visitation will be held at Leppert Mortuary-Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th St, Indianapolis, on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Rd, Carmel, IN on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10:30. John will be laid to rest immediately following at Our Lady of Peace.
Tributes
"May the "God of all comfort" give you the peace you need to comfort you in dealing with the loss of your loved one. 1 Corinthians 1:3 "
"John was an outstanding person who loved his wife and family and remained totally committed to them throughout his life. He was a very generous person who tried to provide assistance to those in need. John was an excellent financial executive who shared his talents to charitable organizations. He was the "salt" of the earth. Joe & Gail Toussaint"